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Badgers top Hoosiers, 68-51

By Tom Kirby · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:55 a.m.

Wisconsin methodically picked away at the Hoosiers after halftime, limiting IU to 21 second-half points en route to a 68-51 victory. “They played like a veteran club, and we played like a bunch of rookies. That’s the bottom line," IU coach Tom Crean said

Hoosiers face Boilers with less than 40 hours to prep

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:52 a.m.

On Saturday, the Hoosiers will forget about the Badgers and focus on the Boilermakers when they travel to West Lafayette to face No. 19 Purdue (20-6, 9-4).

21 teams ready to compete in IU Sing

By Carrie Schedler · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:51 a.m.

Twenty-one teams will compete in the 77th IU Sing, sponsored by the IU Student Foundation, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the IU Auditorium. Of the teams competing, 19 are paired fraternities and sororities. The other two teams are from the Korean Student Association and the Christian Student Fellowship.

Angelou to speak at IU Auditorium

Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:49 a.m.

Maya Angelou, legendary poet and author, will make an appearance at 7 p.m. March 1 at the IU Auditorium. The program will be one of the signature events of ArtsWeek.

Wildermuth vote expected Friday

By Nick Cusack · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:48 a.m.

The IU board of trustees will vote Friday on a measure to rename the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Architects unveil IU’s master plans

By Alex Benson · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:47 a.m.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. – The IU board of trustees, after more than a year of work, agreed Thursday on new architectural master plans but vowed to stay true to the campus’ traditional style.

Incorporating Fashion Week trends in your everyday wardrobe

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:10 p.m.

The economy might be struggling, but that can’t stop one of New York’s biggest events: Fashion Week, which ran from Feb. 13 to this Friday.

Music business panelists stress networking

By Greg Winget · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:09 p.m.

A panel discussion on music industry jobs Wednesday night offered firsthand advice from music industry professionals to students interested in breaking into the business.

Gospel groups perform Sunday

By Ashley Bornancin · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:08 p.m.

At 5 p.m. Sunday the African-American Arts Institute and African-American Choral Ensemble will present a free concert featuring three contemporary gospel groups, SoulACE, Sojourner and God’s Progress.

Chinese blogger stabbed after public reading

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:04 p.m.

A Chinese blogger whose satirical postings have gained a wide following was stabbed in the stomach at a Beijing book store after giving a reading, witnesses and friends said Monday.

Iraqi says he threw shoes at Bush to restore pride

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:04 p.m.

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush did not apologize as his trial began Thursday, and instead struck a defiant tone – telling the judges he wanted to hit back at the humiliation Iraq had suffered at U.S. hands.

Ferry capsize kills 27 in Bangladesh

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:03 p.m.

A small ferry carrying about 60 passengers capsized on a river in southern Bangladesh early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, officials said.

Trial begins in Las Vegas toddler video sex case

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:01 p.m.

The same graphic video that helped end a frantic manhunt for a man accused of taping himself while he molested a 2-year-old girl will be the key piece of evidence in his trial.Chester Arthur Stiles, who is also accused of molesting a 6-year-old, faces 22 felony charges, including 21 that carry a life sentence.

California Legislature approves budget bill

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11 p.m.

The California Legislature passed a budget early Thursday to help close a $42 billion deficit, ending an epic impasse that involved several all-night sessions and threatened to throw thousands of state employees out of work.

Student teachers have opportunity to expand horizons

By Andrew Wyder · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:43 p.m.

When many future teachers graduate from college, they try to find jobs in areas that they are familiar with, such as their hometowns, but a program in the School of Education is hoping to change that. The Cultural Immersion Projects is a way for students to do their student teaching in places that are likely different from where they are from, said Laura Stachowski, Cultural Immersion Projects director.

Local non-profit to be host of first of a dozen family wilderness hikes

By Jef Akst · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:42 p.m.

The Sycamore Land Trust and Bloomington Parks and Recreation are sponsoring on Saturday a Winter Wonder Hike through the wilderness of Yellowwood Farm.

‘Rock on Rach’ honors IU student

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:42 p.m.

Guests filled Rachael’s Cafe on Thursday night for “Rock on Rach,” a benefit concert in remembrance of Rachel DiPietro-James, an IU student who died last February.Within an hour and a half, friends of DiPietro-James raised $500 in her honor.

Club informs students of global markets

By Meredith Reffner · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:41 p.m.

After taking BUS-G255: Emerging Economies, junior Calvin Dong decided to take the class one step further by creating the Emerging Markets Club. Dong, a finance and accounting major and president of the club, took G255 during spring 2008. The class focused on countries with developing economies and led students on a spring break trip to one of four countries. Dong traveled to China, and when he returned, he and several classmates decided to start the club.

Former political prisoner, prison abolitionist to highlight fundraiser

By Molly Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:40 p.m.

Boxcar Books and Community Center Inc. will be host to a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday for recently released political prisoner Ali Khalid Abdullah.

Dean of students’ final ‘kegger’ set for Saturday at Wright Quad

By Vanessa Valentin · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 10:39 p.m.

For the final time, students can share a keg with Dean of Students Dick McKaig. Wright Quad is preparing for its sixth annual “Keg with Dean McKaig” event, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Wright Formal Lounge.

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